KUA BAY AT KONA COAST STATE PARK
Take Queen Kaahumanu Highway (Hwy 19) north to the West Hawaii
Cemetery. Take access road across from cemetery.

A beautiful white sand wilderness beach considered to
be one of the best swimming and snorkeling beaches on the
island. Hazardous in winter months during periods of heavy
surf and rip currents. Historic coastal trail.

MAKALAWENA
BEACHTake Hwy 19 north from Kailua-Kona to a point between
Mile Markers 88 and 89. Take rough road to the end or hike
south 15 minutes to the beach. Vehicle access is by 4-wheel
drive only.

A shoreline consisting of several coves and inlets united
by a magnificent long sand beach. A popular swimming, snorkeling,
boogie boarding, and scuba spot - noted for octopus and
shells. The site of Opaeula Pond, a waterbird sanctuary.